L.A.S.T.

Ligamentous Articular Strain Technique

Mechanoreceptors in intervertebral discs. Morphology, distribution, and neuropeptides.

Abstract STUDY DESIGN: The present study investigated the occurrence and morphology of mechanoreceptors in human and bovine intervertebral discs and longitudinal ligaments. OBJECTIVE: To determine the type and frequency of mechanoreceptors present in intervertebral discs and anterior longitudinal ligaments in two patient groups, those with low … [Read more...]

6 Ways to Improve Your Practice

In this video I discuss the 6 simple techniques I've used in my practice for almost 20yrs. These are simple, honest, truthful, tried and true techniques. Anyone who utilizes them can have a long successful career. These aren't the only techniques to utilize, but they are a great beginning to base all others upon. Enjoy. Robert … [Read more...]

The role of research in LAST and manual therapy as I see it.

The treatment of the human body by manual therapists has been in a constant change for about a decade now, thanks in part to a renewed interest in the study of Fascia. With an infusion of new research and a revitalization/rejuvenation of old techniques, the treatment of the ligamentous Articular system is currently going through an … [Read more...]

Treatment Conversations

Simplicity is the hardest thing of all to achieve To develop as a manual therapist, you acquire knowledge from various sources and then you use this knowledge as a treatment language. And like any other language, it becomes special when a person is doing his own interpretation: there is the accent, or the way you speak. It’s individualistic. We … [Read more...]